Philips GC 4630/02 AZUR

Advantages: Large water tank, high steam capacity, powerful
Disadvantages: Pretty heavy & chunky

...a squirt of water, the other a shot of steam. These buttons however are very narrow, and ergonomically, are not very friendly. Don't get me wrong, you can press them, but because they are narrow I found my finger pressing both the little button and the middle bit (where a slider for the steam controls sit), which I found a little irritating, but I'm sure its one of those things that I will get used to! To be honest, despite my last iron being 1800 watts and delivering 70g steam, in comparison, there is little difference in the overall performance - having said that, I would say the Philips Azur has helped me get through the ironing that little bit quicker than I normally would, which has got to be a bonus! One area where it shone is when I turned the temperature gauge to its maximum, Linen setting to iron two pairs of linen trousers... Read review

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Advantages: The unique tip, Power and steam, auto shut off...
Disadvantages: None to mention

...The Philips GC 4340 is a clear-cut steam iron which has a unique tip so ironing is made easier for those rigid to reach places on some clothes. This iron is superb and well worthy money. I have used the iron a few times and can say that its quite easy to use compared to the iron we had before this one. I'm comparing it on the basis that the iron we had before had a load of different setting for ironing which I found very confusing. In the past I've bought other irons and they haven't lasts for a long time my last iron (Philips GC4340) was on its way for good five years of use. The iron itself is very attractive the design is great. When switched on it let you know that the iron is switched on. Also if you leave the iron it has a setting to automatically switch off. The 2400W power is remarkable. I would say - this is nothing but the best.... Read review

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Advantages: shorts your cloths out
Disadvantages: nothing

...i have brought Phillips irons befor and they have lastest for a long time my last iron was going dead after about 4 years of use so i decided to upgrade to this iron. The iron is very attractive the design is great. When switched on the water tank illuminates a soft bright blue light which is a great safety feature to let you know that the iron is switched on.Also if you leave the iron it has a setting to automatically switch i think that its good but thats my veiw as u know Phillips are a good make anway so i would but one of these irons dan jsut going and spending £50 on a iron buy this one it is so werth the money that yyou would pay unliky some other rubbish... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful